More than 200 parents and children, waited in a long line snaking through the museum’s lobby to get a tiny piece of meteorite on Saturday from the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum. Read More
The 2-acre business that produces road salt on Coldbrook Road in Hermon has come a long way since Ryan McPike bought it from his father a decade ago. Read More
Waitlists for people with intellectual disabilities grew again. Here’s what Maine could do about it.
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At least 350 students from St. John Valley schools were kept home by their parents over a widely shared Facebook post threatening gun violence that authorities had ruled out as a legitimate threat. Read More
“It seemed like she was always crying." Read More
Gov. Janet Mills on Friday announced a new anti-vaping campaign set to launch early next year. Read More
I know of just one word – profound – to describe the book I Know It in My Heart by Mary Plouffe, who lives in Maine and is a doctor and psychologist. The subtitle describes the book this way – Walking Through Grief With A Child, and it is all… Read More
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says several searches by wardens turned up substantial amounts of evidences linking the men to the taking, possessing and transporting of multiple illegal deer. Read More
Loons are thriving in New England, with record numbers documented this year because of increased protections for the iconic bird known for its black head and haunting calls at dusk. Read More
He recounted the events leading up to the killing of 22-year-old Isahak Muse, the boyfriend of his then 17-year-old sister Chelsey Cardilli. Read More
In America today, extremism is in, statesmanship is out and voices of reason are overwhelmed by the hyper-partisan din — while Russia raises a toast to our demise. Read More
The deliberations on the Patriots case were expected to resume Sunday and could intensify early in the workweek. Read More
The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 12. Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
